When you go onto someone else’s property, whether it is a business that welcomes the public or a private establishment in which you have been invited to, you have the right to be safe. Anytime a property owner expects people on their property, they have a duty to ensure their safety. If you are hurt because of a property owner’s negligence, they could be held liable for your injuries.
In Florida, the courts will look at a few factors when determining how much compensation you may get in a premises liability case. First, you will have to prove that the property owner knew of hazardous situation that caused you harm and that they failed to take steps to remedy the problem. The courts will also look at whether or not you were responsible for any part of the accident.
Premises liability can include things like slip and fall accidents that cause injuries. If the employees of a business knew of a possible spill or leak and failed to clean it up or post appropriate warning signs, the business could be held liable if you are injured.
This could also include broken floor boards or loose carpeting that causes a patron to fall and get hurt, as well as any other faulty equipment that causes an injury. In a public park, we expect the playground equipment our children use to be inspected and maintained regularly. If it isn’t, and our children get hurt, the people who own the property may be liable for any damages.
Some other common premises liability injuries can be caused by:
- Broken sidewalks
- Poorly lit stairwells
- Stairs without grip material
- Broken or missing handrails
- Falling debris
- Chemicals being left out
What To Do
We know this is not something you wanted to be going through, but the Dante Law Firm wants to help. If you need a Miami Gardens premises liability attorney, we will fight for you so you can focus on healing and leading a normal life again. We want to ensure you are fairly compensated so that you don’t have to worry about medical expenses or lost income. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation. These cases can become difficult, so let us handle it so you can heal.
There are so many places to go visit in and around Miami Gardens that you’ll never run out of things to do. Whether you want to spend a fun family day at a park or at the beach, or you are heading out for the night, we know the last thing you think about is getting into an accident. When you go onto someone else’s property, you expect it to be safe.
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